Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA disposable BBQ (Getty Images)Disposable barbecues are identified as a significant wildfire risk, particularly during the UK's current “firewave” and successive heatwaves. Several councils have banned disposable barbecues in public spaces like parks and beaches due to the extreme fire danger, with London on high alert. The design of disposable barbecues, with thin aluminium trays and easily dispersed embers, directly heats surfaces and can ignite dry vegetation, including peat which can smoulder for weeks. Beyond fire hazards, disposable barbecues contribute to increased waste, with packaging, spent grills, and food waste often left behind or improperly discarded, leading to litter and bin fires. Experts advocate for avoiding disposable barbecues, suggesting packed cold meals as a safer, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly alternative given the current climate and fire risks. In fullThe British summer essential being banned from some parks and beachesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Should disposable barbecues be banned due to wildfire risk? Experts weigh in
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA disposable BBQ (Getty Images)Disposable barbecues are identified as a significant wildfire risk, particularly during the UK's current “firewave” and successive heatwaves. Several councils have banned disposable barbecues in public spaces like parks and beaches due to the extreme fire danger, with London on high alert. The design of disposable barbecues, with thin aluminium trays and easily dispersed embers, directly heats surfaces and can ignite dry vegetation, including peat which can smoulder for weeks. Beyond fire hazards, disposable barbecues contribute to increased waste, with packaging, spent grills, and food waste often left behind or improperly discarded, leading to litter and bin fires. Experts advocate for avoiding disposable barbecues, suggesting packed cold meals as a safer, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly alternative given the current climate and fire risks. In fullThe British summer essential being banned from some parks and beachesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
